Economy Class & Beyond

#ToFlyToMeh – Has British Airways Club Europe meal service sunk to new lows?

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Last week, I flew British Airways short-haul in Club Europe. And normally, you know what you're going to get on a short flight between the UK and Germany – something that is comical and small. However, there had been a change in the catering recently. And I think we need to step back a minute and work out what's going on with this airline - because I'm struggling to see any … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand select Acro Series 6 seating for A320neo

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Air New Zealand have selected Acro seating to provide seats for their upcoming Airbus A320neo family aircraft Here's the press picture: Acro Series 6 Seating for Air New Zealand - Image, Acro And one with the seat and an Air New Zealand flight attendant. Acro Series 6 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Air New Zealand will be deploying the Acro 6 in its … [Read more...]

Haeco and Airbus announce a way to increase overhead bin space

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we're slightly obsessed about overhead bins. When I say slightly - see my piece last year about the Airbus vs Boeing overhead bin I wrote last year at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2016. But why? It's a big passenger experience thing. It allows people to stow their items without worrying about their safety too much. Of course there's a problem along … [Read more...]

Airbus proposes how to fit 80 extra seats in its A380

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At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Airbus today revealed how it could put 80 extra seats in space that currently isn't being utilised well in the cabin. A380 model before the changes - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So where are the extra seats? New forward staircase - Airbus would move the current existing staircase - increasing more room at the nose on the lower deck … [Read more...]

Question of our time: Dan Dan Noodles or Wanton Noodles?

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So this morning has been interesting so far, with me sampling the catering delights at the Cathay Pacific lounge at London Heathrow. Again. Yes. Don't look at me in that tone of voice. We're here, so let's deal with the question of our time. If you're at Heathrow Airport and you've (wisely) chosen the Cathay Pacific lounge as your departure lounge - which noodle dish … [Read more...]

Finnair to make travel easier with infants… with Moomin Hand towels

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One of the things I've yet to experience is travelling with an infant, and the stresses that could cause. Well, Finnair are going to make lives a little easier with the introduction of hand towels aboard their long haul flights according to The Moomin Blog (yes, there is such a thing. Let's all live and deal with it). The occasion? To celebrate Finland's 100th century of … [Read more...]

Uber loses case against TfL over Language tests

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EDITORS NOTE: Considering I got an E and F in GCSE English, I doubt I could pass the test. Part of the joy of dyslexia. There's been an interesting development in a court case in London today, with Uber losing a test case in the courts today, requiring its drivers in London to have passed an English test. You might see fewer of these in London if the ruling sticks - … [Read more...]

British Airways to introduce a Sparkling English wine in FIRST

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Whilst those in the back of the plane continue to get the short shrift, the work to improve the passenger experience at the front of the plane goes on with British Airway to introduce an English Sparkling wine in its First Class cabin. Bolney Wine Blanc de Blancs held by British Airways cabin crew - Image, British Airways. The airline will be listing Bolney Wine … [Read more...]

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